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Echinacea angustifolia extract, the root extract of the narrow-leaved coneflower (see coneflower below) is used in cosmetic formulations. The root extract has a skin-caring, moisturizing and strengthening effect on skin and hair; it also has an antibacterial and anti-oedematous effect, e.g. in the case of solar dermatitis.
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For the ingredients of Echinacea angustifolia extract see below. Echinacea angustifoliae radix. Echinaceae angustifoliae radix is an officinal preparation (Ph.Eur.8) from the whole or the cut, dried root of Echinacea angustifolia , the "narrow-leaved coneflower root".
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer